‘MetOcean’ & ‘JouBeh’ connect as ‘MetOcean Telematics’

MetOcean Data SystemsandJouBeh Technologieswill merge to createMetOcean Telematics. The merger will bring together two well established and innovative organizations with considerable global reach. Collectively, MetOcean Telematicswill be positioned to provide complete end-to-endIridium® telematics services — with a focus on niche MetOcean solutions and custom Defence & Security products.

“MetOcean and JouBeh have collaborated closely over the years, they have signicantly heightened one another’s success — this consolidation is a formalization of a natural partnership,” explains Tony Chedrawy, President & CEO of MetOcean Telematics.

MetOcean Data Systemsdevelops and manufactures state-of-the-art data acquisition and telemetry systems. Since its incorporation in 1985, MetOcean has been a world leader in integrated systems used for real-time environment monitoring. MetOcean specializes in the production of air-deployed and ship-deployed drifting platforms, search and rescue beacons, oil spill tracking buoys, ice platforms, acoustic systems, defense and security systems.

JouBeh Technologiesis a leading globalIridium®satellite reseller. Since its inception in 2008, JouBeh has enabled companies withIridium®telematics hardware solutions and data services, spanning the globe with unmatched service and support. JouBeh’s business ranges across numerous industries and market sectors; including marine, environmental, aviation and SCADA.

TheMetOcean Telematicscorporate headquarters, including the research & development and production facility shall be located in Dartmouth, NS, Canada. The merger will be effective January 1, 2017.